Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Xhosa; Mfengu

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Caption

Xhosa; Mfengu. Neck Ornament (Iphoco), 1930s to possibly 1960s. Glass seed beads, fiber, 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm) L of neck band: 16 in. (40.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz, 1996.202.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1996.202.12_overall.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Cultures

Xhosa, Mfengu

Title

Neck Ornament (Iphoco)

Date

1930s to possibly 1960s

Geography

Place made: South Africa

Medium

Glass seed beads, fiber

Classification

Accessories

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm) L of neck band: 16 in. (40.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lorenz

Accession Number

1996.202.12

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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